Infection Prevention & Control in a Global Context

SHE level M
SCQF credit points 15.0
ECTS credit points 7.5
Module code MMB725030
Module Leader Lucyna Gozdzielewska
School School of Health and Life Sciences
Subject Nursing & Community Health
Trimester A (September start)

Summary of content

This module is designed for practitioners who wish to develop their knowledge and understanding of the issues involved in infection prevention and management in healthcare. Students will be encouraged to engage with underpinning knowledge from the disciplines of epidemiology, microbiology, infection prevention, health protection and public health. Students will explore the contemporary issues, current successes and need for action at local, national and global levels to prevent, treat and control infections worldwide.

Module details

Module structure

Activity Total hours
Lectures 20.00
Tutorials 10.00
Seminars 6.00
Independent Learning 94.00
Assessment 20.00

Assessment methods

Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description
Course Work001 100 45 Case Study (2500 words)